Before modern binoculars and cameras made it possible to observe birds closely in the wild, many people collected eggs as a way of learning about birds. Serious

Purcell captures the diverse beauty, quirkiness and allure of eggs and the remarkable resourcefulness of birds, focusing on the intricacy of nests and the aesth

Describes adaptations for avian aerodynamics, and offers tips on spotting and identifying airborne birds.

This book presents the facet theoretical framework as a tool for facilitating the conception of complex animal behaviour research and the design of research pro

With more than 10,000 species that vary in size, use diverse habitats that extend across latitudes and altitudes, consume a wide variety of food items, differ i